Michalek Trade

I actually am surprised EW hasn't made it to the NHL as yet, especially in the new NHL. I liked him as a Yote and was apprehensive about losing him. I agree with your posts that EW hasn't been given enough time to shine. I felt Yotes also didn't give him enough time. Of course, that was b/f the new NHL. That said, Michalek, IMO, is a young Teppo Numminen. If that doesn't give you an indication of how good I think Michalek will be, just ask Buffalo. Plus, Michalek is definitely a better defensive player at this stage of his career than Teppo ever was.

I actually am surprised EW hasn't made it to the NHL as yet, especially in the new NHL. I liked him as a Yote and was apprehensive about losing him. I agree with your posts that EW hasn't been given enough time to shine. I felt Yotes also didn't give him enough time. Of course, that was b/f the new NHL. That said, Michalek, IMO, is a young Teppo Numminen. If that doesn't give you an indication of how good I think Michalek will be, just ask Buffalo. Plus, Michalek is definitely a better defensive player at this stage of his career than Teppo ever was.

Westrum is a free agent this summer and I just don't see Risebrough offering him a contract. There's still a few days left in the month ... but I just don't see EW remaining in the organization. This was inevitable once EW did little to get himself noticed during his brief stint with the Wild.